Leadership Saginaw Class of 2010 to graduate Wednesday, tickets still available

FRANKENMUTH — The Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Saginaw Program will celebrate its 23rd year with the graduation of 28 students at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bavarian Inn, 713 S. Main in Frankenmuth.

The 10-month program familiarizes participants with information on Saginaw County’s history, diversity, social issues, education, government, law enforcement and criminal justice, economic development, arts and culture.

“Leadership Saginaw participants are current and emerging leaders who are community-minded,” said Leslie Sheridan, program coordinator. “The program delivers community awareness in many areas such as government, education, law enforcement and arts and culture, to name a few.”

“We help them determine where their passion lies and help connect them to a leadership role in an organization or an initiative to make a difference in our community,” Sheridan said.

Former graduate Jimmy Greene was selected to receive the Marsh Princing Award, an annual award given to an alumni of the program that display’s consistent, active leadership and is a visible, positive community influence.

Jimmy Greene, recipient of the 2010 Marsh Princing Award from the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Saginaw program.Greene is a 2006 graduate and was in class seven of 1000 Leaders. He is actively involved in many organizations throughout the region, including the creation of the Great Lakes Bay Region African American Leadership Training Institute, the Boy Scouts of America, Michigan Works, the Chamber of Commerce, the Saginaw Art Museum and the Saginaw Children’s Zoo among others.

“Jimmy embodies the spirit and leadership principals that the Marsh Princing Award was created to honor,” Sheridan said.

“In this years class, J.J. makes sure everyone is included and that everyone has a voice,” Sheridan said.

The monetary award was created by Tom McDonald, a long-time supporter and contributor of Leadership Saginaw County, and can be spent by the recipient on a community endeavor of their choice. The winner of this award is determined by the classmates.

Tickets for the event cost $30 and are still available by calling Leslie Sheridan at (989) 757-2112.